Alexander the Great

by Edward M. Anson

Book Overview

Alexander the Great's life and career are here examined through the major issues surrounding his reign. What were Alexander's ultimate ambitions? Why did he pursue his own deification while alive? How did he administer his conquests? Did he actually set the world in 'a new groove' as has been claimed by some scholars? Each of the key themes, arranged as chapters, will be presented in approximately chronological order so that readers unfamiliar...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441113908
• ISBN13: 9781441113900
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"